Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AD Energy Recruitment is partnering with an innovative renewable energy business that develops, commissions, and operates anaerobic digestion and renewable natural gas facilities across North America. The Special Operations Lead will provide technical expertise across multiple facilities, supporting commissioning, optimization, troubleshooting, operational reliability, safety, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Support commissioning, start-up and operational readiness of new biogas and RNG facilities
- Travel to operating sites to provide technical expertise and operational support
- Operate, maintain and optimise anaerobic digestion, gas upgrading and gas conditioning equipment
- Lead troubleshooting activities to identify and resolve mechanical, electrical and process issues
- Analyse plant performance data and recommend operational improvements
- Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training to site operators and technicians
- Support third-party contractors and oversee maintenance activities where required
- Produce operational reports, maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with company procedures
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure environmental and regulatory compliance at every site
- Work collaboratively with engineering and operations teams to improve reliability and performance across the asset portfolio
Skills
- We're looking for an experienced operations professional with a strong technical background in renewable natural gas, biogas, natural gas processing or a related industrial process environment
- 5+ years' experience within gas processing, RNG, biogas or industrial process operations
- Strong knowledge of anaerobic digestion and gas upgrading systems
- Experience working with compressors, filtration systems, pressure control equipment and gas measurement systems
- Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs and industrial control systems
- Experience reading and interpreting P&IDs and engineering drawings
- Strong mechanical, electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting skills
- A proactive, safety-first mindset with excellent communication skills
- The flexibility to travel extensively across North America and respond to operational support requirements when needed
- A valid driver's licence
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement
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